"Sometimes, the ancestors send us visitors," she said. "Don't worry, Akua. Kofi was just here to deliver a message."
Akua was left with more questions than answers. But as she lay in bed that night, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had encountered something much bigger than herself.
"You shouldn't have come here tonight," he whispered.
As she approached her aunt's compound, she noticed a figure sitting by the gate. He was tall and gaunt, with piercing eyes that seemed to bore into her soul. Akua's heart skipped a beat as he stood up and approached her. Encounters From Africa An Anthology Short Stories Pdf
Akua froze, her heart pounding. And then, just as suddenly as he had appeared, Kofi vanished into thin air.
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"My aunt is not well," Akua said, trying to keep the conversation light. "I'm going to sit with her tonight." "Sometimes, the ancestors send us visitors," she said
Akua was taken aback. How did he know she was coming? She tried to hurry past him, but Kofi fell into step beside her.
Akua rushed back to the compound, her mind reeling. She asked her aunt about Kofi, but she just smiled and patted her hand.
"Who are you?" Akua demanded, trying to keep her voice steady. But as she lay in bed that night,
Suddenly, a loud noise startled her. She turned to see Kofi standing behind her, a mischievous glint in his eye.
But Akua couldn't shake the feeling that Kofi was hiding something. She excused herself to fetch some water from the well. As she walked back to the compound, she noticed that Kofi was missing.
As they entered the compound, Akua's aunt greeted Kofi warmly. "Ah, Kofi! I didn't expect you to come tonight."